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Zanamivir (Relenza)

May be effective for the H5N1 strain of avian influenza virus.

Administered via inhalation and has fewer side effects and more resistance than oseltamivir.

Can sometimes trigger airway spasms.

Not improved for chemoprophylaxis of influenza in the U.S.

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